What is a Good Score in CMAT 2023?

Yash DhamijaUpdated On: May 16, 2023 10:34 am IST | CMAT

Wondering what's a good score in CMAT 2023? Check out this article to get an idea of what a good CMAT score is and how you can achieve it!

Table of Contents

What is a Good Score in CMAT 2023?
What is CMAT Score?
CMAT 2023 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
What is CMAT Percentile?
How to Get a Good Score in CMAT?
MBA/ PGDM Colleges Accepting CMAT 2023
Faqs

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What is a Good Score in CMAT 2023: A good score in CMAT 2023 can be anything between 280-350 out of 400, in terms of the raw score. If you score within this range, you can get a CMAT percentile between 90 to 99. If you are aiming for a 100 percentile, then you should target a CMAT score between 345-359 or above. CMAT scores are accepted by more than 1,300 MBA colleges in India. If you wish to get admission into some of the top colleges like JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE Mumbai, Goa Institute of Management, Great Lakes Institute of Management, and KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, you must score somewhere between 315-350 in CMAT for a 95-99+ percentile, since the cutoff requirements of Tier 1 colleges that accept CMAT scores for MBA admissions fall in the 99+ percentile range. Candidates should check out the links mentioned below to know more about the CMAT admit card and exam date.

The CMAT raw score is the sum of the total marks scored by the candidates in each section of the exam as per the marking scheme. The CMAT scorecard contains the total marks obtained by a candidate on the CMAT exam and the All India Rank of a candidate. However, candidates are often confused about their target scores and how to set and achieve a decent target score. In this article, we have provided details about what can be a good score in CMAT 2023 and also how to achieve the same. Candidates appearing for the exam must go through the details provided here to get an idea about a good score in CMAT to ensure admission into a good MBA college.

Also Read: CMAT 2023 Last-Minute Preparation Strategy and Tips

What is a Good Score in CMAT 2023?

Candidates who are targeting the top MBA colleges such as Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar, and IMT Nagpur should try to score at least 300 marks out of 400. Candidates should also note that the cutoff will vary from college to college so they should check the previous year’s CMAT cutoff of that college to get an idea about what score they should obtain to get admission to that particular college. Check the table provided below to know the expected percentile vs score of the exam.

CMAT Score (Raw Score)	Expected CMAT Percentile
345-359	100
295-345	90-99.99
230-295	81-90
181-230	71-80
131-180	61-70
116-130	51-60
Below 115	Below 51

Also Read: CMAT 2023 Score vs Percentile Analysis

What is CMAT Score?

The CMAT score is the overall sum of marks secured by applicants in each section of the exam. The scores of the exam are calculated using the marking scheme decided by the conducting body. Provided below are some of the important factors that affect the final scores of the examination.

Number of Correct Answers
Number of Incorrect Answers (Negative Marking)

CMAT 2023 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

Before understanding what is a good score in CMAT, candidates need to familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and marking scheme for CMAT. Understanding the exam pattern is not only important for achieving a good score in CMAT but also in preparing for the exam. Without knowing the exam pattern and marking scheme, candidates will not be able to figure out how to approach CMAT. That being said, the CMAT exam pattern and marking scheme is below:

CMAT Section	No. of Questions	Marks Per Question	Sectional Marks
Logical Reasoning	20	4	80
Language Comprehension	20	4	80
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation	20	4	80
General Awareness	20	4	80
Innovation and Entrepreneurship	20	4	80
Total	100	4	400

CMAT Marking Scheme 2023

What is CMAT Percentile?

CMAT percentile denotes the percentage of candidates who have scored less than the candidate in the exam. The percentile of the candidate is calculated using his rank in the CMAT exam. The formula to calculate the CMAT percentile is provided below.

Percentile P = 100 x Number of candidates who appeared in the examination with raw marks equal to or less than the candidate/Total number of candidates who appeared

The percentile of the candidate can also be calculated using the formula provided below.

P = ( (N - your rank)/ N) x 100

Note: Here N is the total number of test-takers who appeared for the exam.

How to Get a Good Score in CMAT?

Candidates who are appearing for the exam are advised to follow a good preparation strategy to score a good score in CMAT 2023 exam. They should check the syllabus of the CMAT exam to know all the important topics that can be covered in the exam. Apart from this, they are also advised to solve the maximum number of mock test papers as well as previous years’ question papers to get an idea about the exam structure. Check out the links given below for a better CMAT 2023 preparation.

CMAT 2023 Preparation Tips for General Awareness	CMAT 2023 Preparation Tips for Logical Reasoning
CMAT 2023 Preparation Tips for Language Comprehension	CMAT 2023 Preparation Tips for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
CMAT 2023 Preparation Tips for Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation	7 Tips to Beat CMAT 2023 with a Bang
CMAT 2023 Predicted Question Paper	CMAT 2023 Important Topics

MBA/ PGDM Colleges Accepting CMAT 2023

The primary reason for achieving a good score in CMAT is to seek admission to a top MBA/PGDM college using CMAT scores. Candidates can apply to several colleges across the country if they have a good score in CMAT. Mentioned below are some well-known MBA/ PGDM colleges in India that accept CMAT scores.

College	Location	Course Fees (Annually)
NSHM Knowledge Campus	Kolkata	INR 5.35 Lakhs
Jaipuria Institute of Management	Lucknow	INR 13.50 Lakhs
IIHMR University	Jaipur	INR 5.25 Lakhs - INR 10.50 Lakhs
Goa Institute of Management	Goa	INR 18.31 Lakhs
Lovely Professional University	Phagwara	INR 1.56 Lakhs - INR 9.6 Lakhs
O.P. Jindal Global University	Sonepat	INR 16.84 Lakhs
Institute of Technology & Science	Ghaziabad	INR 1.61 Lakhs

Candidates must check out the articles mentioned below to know more about CMAT 2023!

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List of MBA Colleges Accepting 80-90 Percentile in CMAT 2023	List of MBA Colleges accepting 60-70 Percentile in CMAT 2023
Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT 2023 Scores, Cutoffs & Fees	MBA Colleges for Low Percentile/ Score in CMAT 2023

Candidates who are interested in admission to any of the colleges listed below may fill out our Common Application Form. Besides this, those who have any doubts regarding the CMAT exam may ask questions on the Collegedekho QnA zone.

FAQs

What is a good score in CMAT?

A good score in CMAT can be between 250-300 out of 400. If you score within this range, you can get a CMAT percentile between 85 to 95. If you are aiming for a 100 percentile, then you should target a CMAT score between 345-350.

Is 310 a good score in CMAT?

Yes, 310 is a good score in CMAT exam. With 310 marks you will be able to get admission into many well-known MBA colleges such as JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE Mumbai, Goa Institute of Management, Great Lakes Institute of Management, and KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata, and ITM Navi Mumbai.

Is 150 a good score in CMAT?

150 is an average score in CMAT. With a 150 CMAT score, you can expect a percentile around 65 which will not be enough to get admission into top MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores. Candidates seeking admission into top MBA colleges need to score between 250-300 in CMAT.

How can I get a 300+ score in CMAT?

To get a 300+ score in CMAT, candidates need to do solid preparation for the exam. Solving previous year question papers, attempting mock tests, studying all the important topics, clearing the basic concepts, etc. are some important things for CMAT preparation.

How are CMAT scores calculated?

CMAT scores are calculated using the marking scheme of the exam. As per the marking scheme, four marks will be awarded for each correct answer while one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.

Which colleges accept CMAT scores?

The colleges that accept CMAT scores include JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE Mumbai, Goa Institute of Management, Great Lakes Institute of Management, KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Birla Institute of Technology, Alliance School of Business, GITAM School of International Business, and KIIT School of Management.

What is CMAT percentile?

CMAT percentile denotes the percentage of candidates who have scored less than the candidate in the exam. The percentile of the candidate is calculated using his rank in the CMAT exam. The percentile of the candidate can be calculated using the formula provided below.

P = ( (N - your rank) / N) x 100

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